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Lara’s Bridals & Formals is a wedding apparel shop located in Ashland, Kentucky. Since 1986, this boutique has curated a collection of gowns, formal dresses, and tuxedos from some of the top designers in the industry. This mother-and-daughter duo handpicks each garment from bridal markets across the country to ensure the highest quality attire for their customers.

Services Offered

Lara’s Bridals & Formals offers dresses from designers such as Allure, Christina Wu, Maggie Sottero, Mori Lee, and Sophia Tolli just to name a few. Their committed staff of consultants is delighted to help each soon-to-be bride find her dream gown. They offer one-on-one appointments, ensuring clients receive the attentive service they deserve. With an extensive collection of wedding gowns, tuxedos, and prom/evening gowns, our staff can lend their expertise to each member of the wedding party.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

Under $500
$500 - $999
$1,000 - $2,499
$2,500 - $3,999

What are your price ranges for full-priced suits and tuxedos?

Under $200
$200 - $499

What are your price ranges for suit and tuxedo rentals?

$100 - $199
$200 - $299

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Cleaning
Preservation
Rentals
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Shoes
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Monthly
Seasonally
Weekly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Lara's Bridals & Formals

Gabrielle
Gabrielle Sent on 01/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

2 weeings in one year!

Sitting here on a lazy Sunday watching Say Yes to the Dress, and feeling compelled to leave a review. I have had two, yes, two daughters get married within the same year! Lara’s has been amazing in helping my girls make their dreams turn into reality. They have very different personalities, dreams and ideas of the perfect gown, and Lara’s has come through both times. In addition to finding the perfect gowns, Lara’s has made special accommodations for this out of town mom to make sure I could be part of these special days. Fittings and alterations were easy and seamless, and we have one perfect wedding day in the books and are looking forward to the second! Visit this shop, and meet the accommodating ladies that make it a special place to help you find the perfect dream gown. I just wish I lived closer so they could help with my mother of the bride look!
Liz
Liz Sent on 07/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I had a great time picking out my wedding dress! Even though there were a couple of other brides doing the same, I felt like the only one in the room. My dress was ordered and very prompt to arrive. And alterations were equally as easy!
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Summer Sent on 10/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I had an amazing experience here.... Summer was such a great help with my wedding dress... I didn't have a lot of money to spend either... she found a dress for me in my price range and didn't treat me any different then if she would have had a 4000 sell...
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Katie Sent on 10/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you can't make an appointment during the week, going on a saturday when they first open is perfect timing. They are expanding their store, so there will be lots of room for you to try on dresses and enjoy the moment!
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User5992434 Sent on 05/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
These gals really cater to your style! They will find you something beautiful while respecting your budget. I also purchased earrings, a veil and shoes here. My bridesmaid dresses also came from Lara's!
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Reagan Sent on 04/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole, the girl my mother and I worked with was fabulous! She has had years working with prom and wedding dresses and you could tell she knew her stuff. She was very helpful and tentative! I highly recommend them!
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Heather Sent on 08/06/2008
5 out of 5 rating
I have nothing bad to say about this vendor! They were completely professional and had great quality. They were very helpful! Recommend them any time! We ordered my dress and all the bridesmaid through this location, they were great!
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Pauletta Sent on 03/21/2015
4.7 out of 5 rating
Lovely merchandise and very pleasant staff.
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Tracey Sent on 09/05/2019
4.2 out of 5 rating

Good experience!

Lara's has something for everyone. I was able to find something off of the rack that was still unique. They have all sizes, even for us on the larger side of life. The ladies were helpful and didn't judge size, color, or style.
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Shanda Sent on 03/26/2018
3.7 out of 5 rating
The staff were friendly and got my dress fitted, altered, and steamed super fast. My only complaint is that they wouldn’t let me exchange a pair of earrings. I understand they have a no return or exchange policy but I thought I would check anyways. What upset me is that one lady told me “Oh yeah, I’m sure we can exchange those, no problem” and went to check with another lady who flat out said “no.” If there is a strict no return/exchange policy, why would she initially tell me they could probably do it? That makes me think they probably do exchanges for some people. I wanted to exchange them for a pair that were $40 less than what I paid and even agreed to let them keep the difference! Bottom line is I didn’t get to wear them (they were super uncomfortable) and wasted 80 bucks. However, my dress was beautiful and fit perfectly so that’s what really matters!
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Want an amazing selections of gowns...and personal attention that is a lost art in most retail establishments? Look no further than Lara's Bridals & Formals! There is a reason why people come from all over the tri-state (and beyond), to Lara's in Ashland, KY. It's because of the class and elegance their whole team brings to the table! When you're working with a Lara's representative - you'll feel like you're the only client they have that year. Lara's treats all of their brides, and other clients, with the utmost dignity and respect. And the best part is - they ALWAYS deliver on their promises! Trust me, you cannot put a price tag on that, in the bridal/formal gown industry. If you need any further information, don't hesitate to contact me, Joshua Ruby, at 304-421-6916 / jruby@bravolivedj.com

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